Day: August 12, 2026

Obi Condemns Fadahunsi’s ‘Incendiary’ Rhetoric Ahead of Osun Governorship Election

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By: Chika Joseph The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has condemned what he described as “inflammatory comments and threat-laden rhetoric” attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of the Osun State governorship election. Obi, in a statement, expressed concern that a serving senator and senior lawmaker could make remarks capable of heightening political tensions, intimidating voters or potentially inciting electoral violence. He stressed that politicians, particularly elected lawmakers, have a constitutional and moral responsibility to promote peace, protect democratic values and…

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Obi Loyalist Attacks Adeyanju, Says Activist’s Claim of Being ‘Bigger’ Than Obi Is Absurd

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Photo: Deji Adeyanju By: Mandy Park A fresh political controversy has erupted following a blistering response by Idris Zekeri Jnr to activist and political commentator Deji Adeyanju over comments concerning the political standing of former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Zekeri, a supporter of Obi, described Adeyanju’s reported claim that he was “bigger” than the former governor as an absurd and misplaced comparison, likening it to a “shrimp comparing itself to a whale.” In a statement issued in response to Adeyanju’s remarks, Zekeri…

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7 Arraigned For Alleged Attack On Cops

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My Mandy Park The police in Lagos State Tuesday arraigned seven men before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court over alleged attack on policemen and stealing of property valued at about N9.8 million. The suspects are Aregbesola Ibrahim, 23; Usman Aliko, 39; Dada Oketayo, 37; Nurudeen Alimi, 28; Ojo Tofik, 46; Okunola Paul, 24; and Adeboye Adewale, 46. They are facing a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, assault and stealing. Josephine Ikhayere, Police prosecutor, told the court that the alleged offences occurred on August 3, at about 10:30 p.m. Ikhayere alleged that…

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ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike at Abia State University

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By Mandy Park The Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared an indefinite strike, directing its members to withdraw their services until further notice. The industrial action was announced on Tuesday through a notice issued by the leadership of the union’s ABSU branch. The development is expected to affect academic activities at the university, including teaching, examinations and other official engagements involving academic staff. According to the notice, the strike is aimed primarily at pressing for the implementation of the 2025…

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